convene

/kənˈviːn/ verb MEETINGS

Definition

› [T] to arrange for a group of people to come together for an official meeting: convene a meeting/conference/hearing An emergency board meeting was convened by the directors later that afternoon. convene a committee/panel/jury

› [I] to join with other people for an official meeting: Open Market Committee members will convene to discuss lowering interest rates.

(Definition of convene verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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